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Chapter 5 Problem 5.74

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A projectile of mass m is fi red horizontally with an initial speed of v0 from a height of h above a fl at, desert surface. Neglecting air friction, at the instant before the projectile hits the ground, fi nd the following in terms of m, v0, h, and g: (a) the work done by the force of gravity on the projectile, (b) the change in kinetic energy of the projectile since it was fi red, and (c) the fi nal kinetic energy of the projectile. (d) Are any of the answers changed if the initial angle is changed?

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Title College Physics, 8 
Author Raymond A. Serway Chris Vuille, Jerry S. Faughn
ISBN 9780495386933

A projectile of mass m is fi red horizontally with an

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